So it’s been a whole week since this season’s installment of self-loathing began, and I just got around to watching the three hour, historic Bachelorette premiere with the fam this weekend. You guys. What. The. Hell. But really, I could’ve saved two hours and 55 minutes of my life and infinitely more self-respect had I just […]

Dear faithful YMFT Bachelor recap fans, I have good news for you. Sort of. (Here’s the part where I get you excited for a second and then [possibly] let you down gently.) You might remember how I’ve repeatedly said I won’t recap The Bachelorette anymore since I recapped Des’ season two years ago and lost half my […]

I know, I know. The title of today’s Friday Favorites doesn’t really scream favorite, does it? Well, except for the anxiety meds. But sometimes the things that stress you out the most end up being good things, even if at the outset you don’t see them that way. 1. Exhaustion I’m sure a handful (8) […]

Today my baby girl turns 14. Fourteen. What a sucky age. But really, do you remember it? No? That’s because it probably sucked. Think about it. At 14 you were at puberty’s peak and at the mercy of the multitude of hormones that were making your emotions run the gamut from elation to devastation that all took […]

Almost two years ago, when the fair Kate gave birth to the future King George, I wrote the following post. Change a “prince” to “princess” and a few gender pronouns, and it still holds true. With nothing but adoration and respect (and a healthy dash of envy) for the royals, I thought I’d post it […]

You guys, I’m a failure. For the past two years I’ve been trying fiercely to halt the hands of time, and I just can’t. A year ago, as I was staring in the face of my daughter’s graduation and her impending departure from our little nest, I wrote a short post (one of my favorites) about how […]

Snarkfest-Never was this more true than this weekend during our trip to WVU. Took my oldest out, she had her audition for the Marching Band and then we went to the Blue/Gold football game they had that day. During halftime, the band director came out and made the surprise announcement that the West Virginia University Marching Band will be marching in the 2016 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The excitement was unreal and my oldest was beside herself with excitement. So while high school is coming to an end, her college days are just beginning, and there are a TON of great memories yet to be made.ReplyCancel

So it seems the Friday Favorites are becoming more of a bi-monthly thing, doesn’t it? Damn blogger who’s over scheduled herself the past couple of months. (And by “over scheduled” I mean take naps when she has a free hour instead of writing something for the blog, of course.) And after you discover what today’s Favorites […]

I have a problem: an addiction, if you will. It’s not new. This has been something that I’ve been struggling with for the past 10 or 15 years, and it’s an issue that I’ve tried many times to overcome, unsuccessfully. The interesting thing is, this problem doesn’t bother me. If I’m being honest, the [failed] attempts at […]

You guys, I have alarming news. My face is sagging. And listen, I’m not just saying that because I’m getting older and it’s what you’re supposed to say when you are a female and you are getting older. My face is really sagging. I just had a medical doctor tell me so. (In other news, […]

Rebecca Lawrence-Im gonna try to NOT sound like an old sales lady in this comment, but I am a Rodan and Fields skin care consultant and we have some pretty kick-ass products that are really fighting the aging process. Our REDEFINE line is cutting edge and has been all over the news and mags. It has a 60 day money back guarantee and you WILL see results. I would love to speak with you and tell you more about it. I will be 39 in August and I’m not sagging without a fight! And I’m winning so far!!ReplyCancel

pamb -A few years ago, I asked my dermatologist about Botox and expected to hear “oh, you don’t really need it”. Instead I got a graphic detail of how many shots and where they would be placed and how often I’d need to have them. Then he recommended microdermabrasion instead. Since it was cheaper and less painful, I did that. And saw no results.ReplyCancel

Meredith -I started to notice the sagging cheeks about a year ago and, quite literally, had a tizzy fit about “finally getting/looking OOOLLLLDD”. It was a sad, sad day at my house. I just try not to look in the mirror much anymore and slather on that firming cream to cheer myself up.ReplyCancel

Julia M.-I totally get this! I’m 40 now and sometimes I contemplate having a little something done here and there but I am terrified of adverse affects and recovery time. What’s freaky is when you go to wipe off some “makeup” and then realize that’s a permanent line near your eye! When did that get there?? And those lovely marionette lines around the mouth… It’s so not fair–I was never a tanning girl or even enjoyed being out in the sun but I’m still aging! Ha
Like you, I have decided to just age gracefully; I refuse to look like those scary women I see around town that just don’t quite look right. (I’m from Dallas-Ft Worth)ReplyCancel

You guys, I’m writing this post from bed. And it’s well after noon. That’ll do it for this week’s Friday Favorites! Thanks for reading and goodnight! Nah, I’m kidding, but not about the being in bed after noon part. Am I sick? I think you know me well enough by now to know the answer […]

NinaN -Just bring your birks and socks out here to the west coast and you’ll fit in just fine. But better bring your rain boots too. And an umbrella. And gimme your sandwich…..ReplyCancel

Michelle -Believe me, I am COUNTING THE DAYS until I can move to northern CA. By my count, I have about 3.000 of them.
Is that where you are? If so, you may be sorry you offered…ReplyCancel

NinaN -Ha! No, much further north. To the lands of rain and spring flowers 🙂ReplyCancel

Sarah Van Ness Pinero -You do realize that birkestocks are back in and wearing them with socks is totally hipster of you!! Just thought I’d share and that pic of your sandwich is ridiculous.. Now I’m starving and I already had dinner and dessertThanks a lot!ReplyCancel